Brahmā pays a visit to Viśwāmitra at Puskara and rewards him with the status of a Rsi (seer). There he feels enamoured of Menakā, a celestial nymph deputed by Indra, and enjoys life with her for ten years. At last he realizes his folly and retires to the Himålayas, where he renews his austerities and is rewarded with the status of a Maharsi by Brahmā. Still dissatisfied, he prosecutes his austerities with renewed vigour.